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You can reach Tywyn easily by train, along the scenic Cambrian Line, from Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth and Pwhelli. There are also regular bus services to Tywyn from Dolgellau, Machynlleth and Aberdyfi, with connections from around Wales. Our journey planner will show you train and bus times and walking routes.
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National Route 82 passes through Tywyn. Plan your cycle route here.
The Wales Coast Path passes through Tywyn.
Enjoy a scenic ride on the Cambrian line or local buses to reach the Talyllyn Railway.
A group of 3 or more can save 25% on Transport for Wales trains with a Small Group Day Ticket.
You can explore Wales by train and bus for one or more days with a great range of rover tickets.
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Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at Talyllyn Railway.
Getting to Talyllyn Railway car-free
Here's our recommended route to Talyllyn Railway. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
Transport for Wales trains run to Tywyn from Birmingham via Wolverhampton, Telford, Shrewsbury, Welshpool, Newtown, Caersws, Machynlleth and Aberdyfi. Trains run about every 2 hours. The journey from Birmingham takes just over 3 hours, from Shrewsbury 2 hours.
Connections are available at Birmingham from London and The Midlands, and at Shrewsbury from Manchester, Chester, Cardiff and Welsh Border stations.
You can also travel on the Cambrian Line to Tywyn from Pwllheli via Porthmadog, Harlech and Barmouth. Trains run about every 2 hours. The journey from Pwllheli takes 2 hours, from Barmouth 30 minutes.
From Tywyn station it’s about a 5-minute walk to the Talyllyn Railway’s station at Tywyn Wharf.
Our journey planner will show you train and bus times, and walking routes.
By bus
From Dolgellau hop on bus 28 from Eldon Square. Buses run a few times a day (lesson Sundays), and take about 55 minutes. Get off at Tywyn station, which is just about a 5-minute walk from the Talyllyn Railway.
If you are travelling from North Wales, bus T2 from Bangor to Aberystwyth, and bus T3 from Wrexham to Barmouth both call at Dolgellau, where you can change to bus 28.
From Machynlleth or Aberdyfi catch bus X29, which runs a few times a day (less on Sundays). The journey from Machynlleth takes about 35 minutes. Hop off at Tywyn High Street, which is less than 10 minutes walk from the Talyllyn Railway.
About Talyllyn Railway
Steam through the Snowdonia National Park on the Talyllyn Railway, the World’s First Preserved Railway. Your comfortable carriage, pulled by a historic steam engine, will take you past streams and waterfalls, through a remote and beautiful valley in the foothills of Snowdonia.
• 14.5mile round trip. Cafes, shop and museum to complete the day out
• Inspired the Rev Awdry, of Thomas the Tank Engine fame
• First steam narrow-gauge railway in the UK - running continuously since 1865
• Part of a UNESCO heritage site, celebrating the North West Wales slate landscape
For any queries about visiting contact Talyllyn Railway on 01654 710472 or enquiries@talyllyn.co.uk
Address: Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd LL36 9EY. Visit Website